The majority of the real estate holdings I have are single family homes.  We have one duplex that periodically makes us scratch our heads when trying to rent it.  Case in point.  This weekend my wife showed the open u...

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Just closed on a single family house in San Jose on a trustee sale. The owner was smoking inside the house so there a very strong odor. I have to take out everything anyway (carpet, kitchen, flooring, bathrooms e...

My wife and I live in Fort Worth, TX. We are looking at out-of-town investing, we have our eye on a few different markets through TX, however, I am starting my due diligence on some out-of-state cities as well. Anyone...

 I am a new agent in Southern California and I have a friend who wants to purchase an investment property locally where we live (redondo beach, hermosa beach, torrance). This market is very expensive and she plans to ...

I currently own one rental. I buy through turnkey providers, so I am looking at properties listed above market price. Prices have risen so now the cash-flow with these properties aren't that great anymore (if there ar...

I was reading a real estate book that mentions a strategy of how investors can make a quick profit by putting down a deposit on a new home that a builder or developer hasn't even started, basically, making a reservati...

Hi everyone! I am excited to learn everything I can from this great community. I am looking to invest in real estate to diversify. I am invested in mostly stocks and bonds and know nothing about real estate. Thank you...

I would like to have a new central air conditioning system installed for my 1,800 SF  100-year old single family victorian-style residence in Oak Park, IL.  The home is a two-story, with a full basement and a full att...

BP search function isn't working for me right now, I keep getting errors. I'm sure this has been discussed many times already.Anyway, what should I provide for guests in way of coffee? I don't drink coffee so I litera...

Hello all,I owned a 3 story condo and leased it out this August. Last week, my tenants report a leaking 2nd floor ceiling. the plumber pulled out a pile of wipes and female hygiene products from the main sewer pipe an...